Catacombs of Rome
Descend beneath the historic Appian Way and discover the fascinating underground world of the Catacombs of San Callisto on a guided tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore one of Rome’s most significant early Christian burial complexes.
Enter the network of underground passages carved into the volcanic rock and discover how the catacombs were developed as places of burial and remembrance. Your guide will explain the customs of early Christian communities and help you understand the significance of the inscriptions, burial niches, chambers, and surviving traces of ancient Christian art found throughout the complex.
The tour includes the historic Crypt of the Popes, an important area associated with several early bishops of Rome.
The experience offers a different perspective on Rome, taking you away from the city's famous monuments and into a quieter archaeological environment beneath the ancient landscape of the Appian Way.
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